ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC)

United States Postal Service; Wolcott (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading postal service as an Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) responsible for delivering packages and mail along rural routes. This entry-level position requires a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle. Work outdoors in various weather conditions, handling packages and mail up to 70 pounds. Flexible hours on weekends and holidays, with training available on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
• At least two years of unsupervised driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.
• Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.
• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Join to apply for the ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC) role at United States Postal Service.

This job was posted by Vermont Job Link. For more information, see: Job Posting.

**Scheduled Days:** Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays observed by USPS on an as-needed basis. During onboarding, ARCs must be available for training on weekdays.
**Hours:** Varies.
**Driving Required:** Applicants should have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised driving experience in passenger cars or larger vehicles in the U.S. or its territories, or in U.S. military installations worldwide.
**Note:** A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required.
Postal employment is conditional upon meeting medical, eligibility, and background check requirements.
**Salary Range:** $20.38 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
**Functional Purpose:** Using dynamic route descriptions, delivers packages on Sundays and observed holidays. May also case, deliver, and collect mail and packages on Saturday along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.
• Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.
• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• Receives and signs for accountable mail.
• Loads mail and packages in vehicle.
• Delivers mail and packages, collects monies and receipts for accountable mail, and picks up mail from roadside boxes.
• Provides routine postal information to customers.
• Returns undeliverable mail, submits monies and receipts to the post office.

**Additional Notes:**
ARCs are non-career employees providing delivery and collection services along rural routes, including delivering mail, collecting payments, and handling mail security. Candidates may need to provide a suitable vehicle and live within easy commuting distance. Work is outdoors in all weather and may involve lifting items weighing up to 70 pounds.

**To see the complete job posting and apply, visit:** [Link not provided in the original text].

**Job Details:**
- Seniority Level: Entry level
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Function: Information Technology (Note: This seems inconsistent with postal duties; possibly an error)
- Industry: Government Administration

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